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News Release

The U.S. Marshals serves as the enforcement arm of the federal courts and is involved in virtually every federal law enforcement initiative.

Below are the news releases shared across the U.S. Marshals Service’s 94 districts informing the public of the day-to-day activities ranging from fugitive arrests, asset forfeitures, prisoner operations, judicial security measures as well as highlighting individual achievements and success stories within the agency.

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  • Operation North Star III Nabs More Than 4,400 Fugitives to Include Over 200 in the New Orleans Metro Area

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Washington, DC – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) arrested 4,455 violent fugitives during the latest phase of its high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative, dubbed Operation North Star III (ONS III).

  • U.S. Marshals Operation Nabs More Than 4,400 Fugitives Nationwide

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Washington, DC – The U.S. Marshals Service arrested 4,455 violent fugitives during the latest phase of its high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative, dubbed Operation North Star III (ONS III).

  • U.S. Marshals National Operation Nets 986 Violent Felons in New York City

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    New York – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) arrested 4,455 violent fugitives during the latest phase of its high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative, dubbed Operation North Star III (ONS III).

  • National Operation Takes Foothold in the City of Cleveland

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Cleveland, OH – Beginning back in June of this year 20 cities were targeted to conduct Operation North Star III (ONS III). The 20 cities impacted, including the city of Cleveland, were cities that participated in the first two rounds of Operation North Star.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Short North Homicide Suspect

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Columbus, OH – The U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST), assisted by the Ohio State Highway Patrol Special Response Team (SRT), arrested fugitive Quran Boston on September 19, 2023, on an outstanding arrest warrant.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Two More Homicide Suspects in Cleveland

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Cleveland, OH – Today, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Anthony Lewis, 37, and a 17-year-old male. Lewis and the 17-year-old male were both wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for two separate homicides.

  • U.S. Marshals, FCSO SWAT, and Springfield Police Combine Forces to Arrest Murder Suspect

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Columbus, OH – The U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST), Franklin County Sheriff’s Office SWAT, and Springfield Police Division arrested fugitive Jerrel Fleming on September 13, 2023, on an outstanding arrest warrant.

  • U.S. Marshals Task Force Apprehend Illinois Murder Fugitive in West Tennessee

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Tiptonville, TN – On September 8th, 2023, U.S. Marshals, Lake County Sheriff’s Office, and Tiptonville Police Department captured an Illinois murder fugitive in West Tennessee.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest 13th Homicide Suspect Since Start of “Operation 2-1-6”

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Euclid, OH – Yesterday afternoon, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Alphonso Jones, 29. Jones was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder.

  • Connecticut Fugitive Captured in Jamaica

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Bridgeport, CT – A murder suspect who fled to Jamaica was extradited back to Bridgeport Thursday to face the charges against her.  

  • U.S Marshals Arrest Murder Suspect, Sex Offender

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Hudson, OH – Today, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Ahmere Morriss, 20, and Samson Peterson, 31, in unrelated cases. Morriss was wanted by the Akron Police Department for aggravated murder, and Peterson was wanted by the Ohio Adult Parole Authority for a parole violation.

  • U.S. Marshals Looking for Escapee Charged with Homicide

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Wanted Fugitive - Christopher Patrick Haynes

  • U.S. Marshals and CPD Arrest Two Suspects Accused of Murder and Abuse of a Corpse

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Columbus, OH – The U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) and Columbus Division of Police (CPD) located and arrested fugitives Miranda King and Robert Beine early this morning. King and Beine were wanted by the Columbus Division of Police in connection to a murder that occurred on July 8th, 2023.

  • U.S. Marshals Assist Lake and Geauga Counties With Sex Offender Compliance

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Painesville, OH – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) in conjunction with the Lake and Geauga County Sheriff’s Offices conducted a sex offender compliance operation during the month of August. The operation started on August 1, 2023, and lasted through August 25, 2023.

  • U.S. Marshals Task Force Arrest NJ Man Accused of Assaulting Woman, Injuring Infant

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Toledo, OH – This afternoon, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Byron Jovel-Barquero, 20. Jovel-Barquero was wanted by the Long Branch City Police Department, located in Monmouth County New Jersey, for aggravated assault.

  • U.S. Marshals Offer Cash Reward for Attempted Murder Fugitive

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    W/TN Wanted Fugitive - Randall Darnell Ewing

  • Task Force Investigation Leads to Foreign Fugitive Arrest

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Albuquerque, NM – The U.S. Marshals District of New Mexico Southwest Fugitive Team (USMS-SWIFT) developed information on September 4, 2023, resulting in the arrest of a man in Albuquerque for Illegal Entry. Ivan Gustavo Hernandez-Cabra is wanted out of Mexico for his involvement in the ambush and massacre of 9 Americans in Sonora, Mexico

  • U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Apprehends Suspect Sought in Deadly Hit and Run Accident

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Austin, TX – Members of the U.S. Marshals-led Lone Star Fugitive Task Force Thursday evening arrested a man sought by Leander Police for an accident involving personal injury or death that occurred on Aug 26.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Arkansas Escapee in West Virginia

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Marshals, along with West Virginia State Police, Lewisburg Police Department and Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Office, this afternoon arrested at the Quality Inn in Lewisburg, West Virginia, a man who escaped from an Arkansas prison facility in 2022. 

  • U.S. Marshals, Lead Operation “Lubbock Tornado” Targeting Non-Compliant Sex Offenders

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Lubbock, TX – The United States Marshals Service - North Texas Fugitive Task Force (NTFTF) in cooperation with Homeland Security Investigations, Texas Department of Public Safety – Criminal Investigation Division, Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office, and the Lubbock Police Department are proud to announce the 8th annual “Lubbock Tornado” operation targeting registered non-compliant